Diet and Nutrition Sourcebook, Sixth Edition provides up-to-date data on nutrition and health, including information from the recently updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans and facts about the new MyPlate food guidance system.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1. Guidelines for Healthy Eating
• Chapter 1—Federal Dietary Guidelines and Food Guidance System
• Chapter 2—Portion Sizes and Servings
• Chapter 3—Food Labels
• Chapter 4—Healthy Use of Dietary Supplements
• Part 2. The Elements of Good Nutrition
• Chapter 5—Carbohydrates
• Chapter 6—Protein
• Chapter 7—Dietary Fats
• Chapter 8—Dietary Fiber
• Chapter 9—Fluids and Hydration
• Chapter 10—Vitamins
• Chapter 11—Minerals
• Chapter 12—Antioxidants and Other Functional Foods
• Chapter 13—Key Takeaways from Nutrition
• Part 3. Nutrition through the Life Span
• Chapter 14—Infant and Toddler Nutrition
• Chapter 15—Children and Food
• Chapter 16—Nutrition Information for Teens and Young Adults
• Chapter 17—Nutrition Needs for Women
• Chapter 18—Nutrition for Older Persons
• Part 4. Lifestyle and Nutrition
• Chapter 19—Smart Supermarket Shopping
• Chapter 20—Healthy Vegetarianism
• Chapter 21—Healthy Eating at Home
• Chapter 22—The Health Benefits of Eating Breakfast
• Chapter 23—Healthy Eating Out
• Chapter 24—Alcohol Use
• Part 5. Nutrition-Related Health and Safety Concerns
• Chapter 25—Diet and Metabolic Syndrome
• Chapter 26—The Truths about Natural, Artificial, and Added Sugars
• Chapter 27—Food Ingredients: Additives and Colors
• Chapter 28—Safety of Irradiated Food
• Chapter 29—Excess Sodium
• Chapter 30—Health Effects of Commercial Beverages
• Chapter 31—How Safe Are Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance?
• Chapter 32—Food Safety
• Chapter 33—The Health Consequences of Nutrition Misinformation
• Chapter 34—Food Insecurity of U.S. Households
• Part 6. Importance of Nutrition in Weight Management
• Chapter 35—The Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity
• Chapter 36—Childhood Obesity
• Chapter 37—Healthy Weight Loss
• Chapter 38—Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths
• Chapter 39—Diet Pills and Supplements for Weight Loss Explained
• Chapter 40—Popular Fad Diets
• Part 7. The Role of Nutrition in People with Other Medical Concerns
• Chapter 41—Nutrition and Diabetes
• Chapter 42—Nutrition and Heart Disease
• Chapter 43—Food Allergies and Intolerances
• Chapter 44—Celiac Disease and a Gluten-Free Diet
• Chapter 45—Cancer and Nutrition
• Chapter 46—Nutrition and Oral Health
• Part 8. Additional Help and Information
• Chapter 47—Glossary of Nutrition and Diet Terms
• Chapter 48—Nutrition Support Organizations and Programs